Bharat Bandh Protests Hit Trains\, Buses; Bengal\, Kerala Worst Hit

Bharat Bandh Protests Affect Trains, Buses; Bengal, Kerala Hit: 10 Points

Bharat bandh 2019: Around 20 crore workers are participating in the two-day nationwide strike today and tomorrow, said trade union leaders

All India | Edited by | Updated: January 08, 2019 11:35 IST

Two-day nationwide Bharat Bandh: Protesters sat on train tracks in Kerala

New Delhi:  The two-day Bharat Bandh called by ten trade unions disrupted normal life in many parts of the country. Sporadic violence was reported in West Bengal, Odisha and Kerala. Tyres were burnt and buses were vandalised at many places in West Bengal. Protesters blocked roads and obstructed train services in all the three states. Around 20 crore workers of the Central Trade Unions (CTU) are participating in the two-day nationwide strike today and tomorrow. Trade unions are protesting alleged anti-worker policies of the Central government.

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